When another kid takes a toy from your kid what do u do?

I've always wondered what parents do in this situation. I took my 2 1/2 year old to play class today and twice another kid came up to her and took a toy out of her hand. I didn't really know what to do. The first time, the other parent came and handed it back to her, but the second time the parent didn't. I didn't want to tell the other kid to not take because I didnt want to upset the parent, so I told my DD it was ok, and we would play with something else. But seriously, what is my DD learning from that. I don't want to teach her to grab it back, and she's still kinda young to reason with another kid. How would u handle this?

I don't think its okay to say something to a kid you don't know. I certainly wouldn't want a strange adult taking something away from my little guy (even if he did take it away first!).

In an ideal world all parents would be on top of things and do the whole (That is her toy. You play with something else until she's done or whatever) but when they don't (or they don't see it) I think the best thing to do is give your child something else to play with. Or play with her.

IMO it's not teaching her that its okay if someone takes something from her - I think its teaching her to be flexible.

It depends...if the toy is literally ripped from her hands, then I'd say something to the child and take it back. However, if it's taken when it's left unattended for even a second, I let DD deal with it. She needs to problem solve, even at this young age.